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Loving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP242 Life Wants The Best For YouHello dear listeners. Join me today for as I relate the how I came across something that really spoke to me and I just had to share it with you.I had thought that my day was going to go one way, but that changed, and that change opened my eyes to the belief that life wants the best for me. And I believe this is true for all of us.Now does that mean that life will unfold as you expect it to? The way you planned it? Well no, but it will present...2024-11-2422 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP241 I'm Grateful For This DayWe've all had those days or weeks where we're so busy being busy we barely have the time to watch life rush us by.Join me today as I share about a recent busy time for myself and my family, where it seemed like we were all going in different directions and just trying to keep up. And then, in the middle of it all, I was overcome with gratitude...It sounds unbelievable, but I promise the results of just pausing for a moment and telling yourself "I am grateful for this day"...2024-11-1725 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP240 I Was So Focused On Healing, I Forgot About LivingThey say that the more you focus on something the more it grows. What they don't often tell you is how to focus on what you actually want to grow. I got so lost focusing on trying to heal my Candida that I stopped having fun and enjoying life, and the worst part is that the intense focus and stress I was under didn't help me achieve my goals...Join me today as I make peace with this realization and share how I learned to change my perspective and re-balance things in my life again....2024-11-1014 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP239 Seeing The GoodIn today's world it can be hard to see the glass as half full, to find the bright side of life.Life is not perfect, but you can still be optimistic. Things will change for you if you change the way you look at things.Join me today as I explore this idea and share some of the things I do to help myself out of a negative mood.I've also got a special message at the end of this episode - an invitation to ask me anything at all - simply email...2024-11-0335 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP238 Going Deeper Into the World of Personal DevelopmentHello again dear listeners! I realized that there was still so much to share after I finished my last podcast, so we're going deeper into the world of personal development in this podcast and talking more about how this kind of growth doesn't have to cost you.Even in my own journey, a lot of what I learned about myself I discovered without spending a dime, so I know it's possible for you too!I've also got a special message at the end of this episode - an invitation to ask me anything at all...2024-10-2738 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP237 Personal Development Doesn't Have to Cost a LotHello listeners! During an interesting conversation with a friend, they had said something like "I don't want to spend $200 an hour on therapy" which gave me pause and made me think...you don't have to spend a lot to heal.Join me today as I share a number of self-love and self-care solutions that won't cost you anything but give you so much.I've also got a special message at the end of this episode - an invitation to ask me anything at all - simply email me at info @ jody myciak dot com2024-10-2028 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP236 Finding Your FlowJoin me today as I share how I got lost in what I thought I should be doing to start my day instead of listening from within to see what I really needed. I'll share how I found my flow and how you, too, can do the same.I've also got a special message at the end of this episode - an invitation to ask me anything at all - simply email me at info @ jody myciak dot com. This is your chance to take a deep dive with me into topics that matter to...2024-10-1337 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP221 The Importance of Slowing DownToday I talk about why slowing down can be a good thing, and a scary thing at the same time.But, if you are like I used to be - full days, 7 days a week - then how do you slow down? Well, join me today as I share all about small changes you can make in your daily routine to make that space and be more mindful.Ultimately, you don't need a lot of time or space...even 5 or 10 minutes is enough for you to hear what your heart has to say to you...2024-06-3036 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP160 Lessons From a ChairToday's another special treat for you dear listener...What can you learn from a chair? You'd be surprised! Join Jody and Alex as they talk about the 5 essential aspects of a healthy, happy life. Like a chair whose seat is too small or has one leg shorter than the others, an imbalance in any one of those areas can throw your whole life out of whack, so listen in and learn how to create a sturdy foundation for the life you want to live.2023-04-3033 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP156 Keeping An Open MindToday I'd like to share a little something I recently learned about myself...and how I came to learn this new fact.I wasn't even looking for anything or do any deep soul-searching exercises, the information just sort of fell into my lap. I could have ignored it, or brushed it off, but I didn't.It's really amazing what you can find when you keep an open mind, and I hope that my story will help to inspire you to keep an open mind as well.So get up and get out there...2023-04-0222 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP141 Be YOU!Let's start today off with a quote: "The more you love yourself, the more you can BE yourself" -Jody MyciakI'll explain what I mean by that and how changing the way I looked at myself changed the way I looked at the world around me, presenting me with opportunities for awesomeness that I wasn't aware before.So today, ask yourself "Where in my life can I send myself some more love?"Then do that! And watch how your perspective on life and your life itself transforms.2022-11-2715 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP88 A Big WOW MomentHere you are again listener, and I'm happy you've joined me today....Ever wonder what stuff I listen to or read? The stuff that inspires me to share and help you? Well, I'm going to share some of that and the big WOW moment that hit me when I started to reflect on my journey so far.2021-11-1408 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP87 Less Talking, More DoingHello listeners! Here's a little-known fact about me (wink)...I love planning!However, over the past year I've realized something that planners like me, and maybe like you, don't give much thought to...and that is, as a planner, you can plan yourself right out of any actions to achieve that plan.Today I'm sharing some personal experiences wrestling with this fact, how I stopped planning, and took action to follow my dreams!2021-11-0716 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP86 Going Against The CurrentJoin me today as I talk about being the "black sheep" of the family, what I think about that label, and how it's totally okay being one! I'll share some real examples from my own life, from choosing a midwife over an OB, to understanding that I'll never be a morning person - how I felt at the time, and how I feel now, after embracing my uniqueness.Remember: the things that are considered "normal" by society changes over time, so if you're worried about being different maybe you are just ahead of the curve!2021-10-3117 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP85 Boundary Setting Is Hard, But NecessaryHello everyone... today I'd like to talk about setting boundaries.It seems like a simple idea, but the key to setting healthy boundaries is starting from a place of love. When you respect yourself enough to set these boundaries, more respect will flow from you and to you from others.So I'll walk you through an example of a setting a boundary with someone, as well as what you can do when someone doesn't respect those boundaries.2021-10-2414 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP84 Some of the Biggest Lessons I've LearnedJoin me today as I recount and share stories and advice around some of the biggest lessons I have learned so far...You may recall that I've touched on some of these things throughout my podcast, but whether you're a new listener, or long-time fan, this episode has something for you. Something you may have forgotten about or never heard in the first place.It my my sincerest hope that something I share today helps you to take the next steps in your self-care, and self-love journey, wherever you are on that path.2021-10-1714 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP83 A Fresh StartHello listeners! Join me today as I share something that came to me while doing a seemingly routine task...Every day, every hour, every minute can be a new beginning, where the choices we have made before don't have to influence our next choice. It's a very freeing thought.Now, with your newfound freedom, take some time to ask yourself as few questions. What worked well this past week? What didn't? You can choose differently. You can move forward with love and grace. Every moment can be a fresh start.2021-10-1009 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP82 The Year I Almost Lost Myself...AgainPeople are complex; and I'm no exception. I always wanted to be a mom, and I've always wanted to help people. Help them live their best life - whether its through exercise, looking good in the clothes they wear, healthy eating, or improving their self-love, and self-care routines.Those two things can be very much at odds - especially with my time - and this past year really highlighted that fact.Join me today as I share about a revelation I had one night after everyone else had gone to bed.It's so...2021-10-0315 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP81 Overcoming DisappointmentLiving a life without any idea of what you want that life to look like means you don't know which direction you need to travel in to get to that life.On the other hand, life rarely goes according to plan so when reality doesn't match your expectations, it's very easy to be disappointed, upset, or even depressed.I'm sharing with you today about some of my summertime disappointment with the acknowledgement that I let myself feel disappointed for a time - because it's ok to feel that way!Only by recognizing and...2021-09-2617 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP80 Starting The Day Off StrongWhen you start the day off a strong, you've got a solid foundation for the rest of your day.So if something happens to bring you down or shift you out of a generally good mood, you've got a store of energy to pull from and support you through that challenge.Join me today as I share what my morning routine is shaping up to be, why I do it, and how it makes me feel for the rest of my day.You can try some of the things I do, or mix...2021-09-1921 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP79 Are You In Denial?Are you in denial?Today I'd like to tell you a story about a woman who attended a women's empowerment camp.She was super-excited to be surrounded by like-minded women, and ready to help others. So it came as quite a shock when it turns out that woman learned she wasn't where she thought she was, and that she still had a lot of healing to do. She had been lying to herself and didn't even realize it.Coming into your own power, loving yourself first... these things are not an end goal...2021-09-1212 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP78 Living The DreamToday, as just a bit more than a year after our big move out west, I share and reflect on all the changes, big and small, that finally let me realize this big dream.It was not straightforward, but those moments where I could focus on myself, healing with acceptance and love, were the most transformative.I'm sharing this all with you, dear listeners because I believe now, more than ever, that you CAN live your dreams.And I'm here to help you. Whether you are taking your first steps, or just need...2021-09-0508 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP77 Creating Healthy HabitsRecently I became aware of a bad habit that I picked up. For the longest time, I didn't even realize I was doing it, and more importantly what it was doing to me. Maybe you can relate?Even though I was trying to take care of myself and fill my buckets, I had created a self-harming habit almost by accident.Today I am sharing about how I formed this habit, what it was doing to me, and how I needed to change.Remember, it's hard to just drop a bad habit, so I've...2021-08-2918 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP76 Face Everything And RiseJoin me today listeners as I talk about fear and F.E.A.R. (or how you can Face Everything And Rise).Fear is an extremely powerful emotion. And your fear of something may not be "curable", but you can't let it rule over your life either. So what do you do?Well, I'll share some stories around my own fears and how I pushed through them. Do I still have those fears? Yes. However, every time I pushed through them, it was more than worth it to experience the beauty on the other side...2021-08-2210 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP75 Fun Isn't Just For KidsToday, let's talk about FUN! Are you having any fun these days?It can be easy to forget to have fun, and if you stop having fun long enough, you'll end up like I did and forget how to even have fun! Sounds crazy right? Well, join me today as share about remembering how to have fun again.At first, I had to force it - like using a muscle you haven't used in a long time - but it got easier over time, and soon I wasn't forcing myself to have fun anymore. Having...2021-08-1512 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP74 What Do YOU Really Want?I'm asking you this question today, dear listener: What is it that YOU really want?That may seem like an easy question to some, but I'm challenging everyone today to dig a lot deeper than your surface thoughts. To connect with your heart, so you can find the "wow-ness" inside you.Finding my own "wow-ness" was a long journey, some more of which I'll share very openly with you in this podcast. It wasn't an overnight thing - it was a process that I had to work through - a journey of self-discovery that forced...2021-08-0816 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP73 Does Your Garden Need Weeding?Today I'd like to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention as it should: the healing aspect of your self-love journey.Even I don't like to talk about it much as it sounds a lot like "work", which people can shy away from, but I'm breaking through that wall of fear right here and right now.By sharing with you some details about my own self-love journey and how it's sort of like taking care of a garden.Yes, the healing process can seem overwhelming, but if you are open and...2021-08-0115 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP72 Trying To Be Something You're NotHave you ever tried to be something you're not? I know I have.There's so much information out there telling you how to eat, sleep, form relationships, meditate, and take care of yourself.Even here, I try to share all the things that work for me in these areas as I want you to realize your full potential and be truly happy.But I'm also the first person to realize that what I'm sharing with you may not work for you, any more than what my own mentors have shared with me.2021-07-2515 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP71 It's Ok Not To Feel OkToday I'd like to talk about something that's been a big revelation in my self-love journey - that it's ok not to feel ok.There was a time in my life where I'd sugarcoat something bad in my life - strive to find some good in a bad situation - that's The Secret right? Well, I'm here to share my thoughts on feelings on this and the fact that you may actually be doing yourself a disservice.There's nothing at all wrong with you if you are sad, or feeling depressed. Our feelings are there...2021-07-1813 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP70 Don't Try So HardHave you ever wanted something badly that you've tried everything you can think of to attain it, but it still remains out of your reach? Join me today as explain exactly how that has felt for me and the hard truth I learned while striving for the seemingly unobtainable.The key is to not try so hard.Sounds crazy right?But when we do things or want things out of a feeling of desperation, we end up pushing those things away.Today I have a few stories about how this has...2021-07-1115 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP68 PMSing...Putting Yourself SecondToday I share a lot of about PMS - but not just the typical definition of PMS which is premenstrual syndrome, but what it has come to mean for me: putting myself second.There was a time when I first began my self-love journey and focused more on my needs and filling my buckets, rather than everyone else's buckets, that I didn't have any of the textbook syndromes of PMS.Now, after a crazy year, not sleeping as well as I could, and other factors adding to my overall stress, all those symptoms are back.2021-06-2719 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP69 Finding Your Way HomeHello dear listeners.Have you ever had that feeling of belonging? Of coming home and realizing that you can just be you? For the longest time, I had no idea what that felt like, but slowly as I chipped away the masks and personas I had built around myself, I was able to listen to be my heart and find a place that felt more like home than anywhere I had ever been.Now it doesn't have to be a physical place. It all starts within YOU.So if you're feeling a little...2021-06-2720 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP67 Taking a Mental BreakJoin me today as I talk about the importance of taking a mental break. Yes, even with all of my tools and self-love practices, I can still get overwhelmed and stressed out. When that happens, I have to just unplug from everything. Take a walk, focus on my breath, and just be for a time.It can be challenging to slow down if you've been go-go-go for a long time, but like with everything else, with practice it gets easier.If your mind is overwhelmed or stressed for too long, it starts to suffer. You...2021-06-2018 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP66 What Doesn't Kill You Makes You StrongerToday I am sharing some of my personal challenges with maintaining my relationship with my husband.Sometimes it feels like we're passing ships in the night.And yet, we both able to work from home, so it should be easy right? Well, listen in today as I talk about just how difficult it can be when you and your partner (with or without kids) aren't taking the time for yourselves or each other.I feel like this past year has put a lot of strain on a lot of relationships - whether you...2021-06-1312 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP65 Trying To Do Too MuchHave you ever tried to do more than you could actually do in a day? I find that for myself, I want to do it all and I want to do it all RIGHT NOW.And that's just not possible.When I try to do it all, what ends up happening is that I actually don't get anything done at all...So what do I do instead? What happens when it feels like I'm swimming against the current? Listen in to find out!And remember: It doesn't have to all get...2021-06-0610 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP64 Happiness Is An Inside JobHello listeners! I'm going to pull back the curtain a bit and share about one of my less-than-spectacular days - you know the kind...the ones where nothing seems to be flowing your way?I spent a lot of time trying to comfort and help those around me, but it was ultimately draining my own reserves...and it hit me - I can't make someone else happy, I can only help them find that happiness within themselves...Realizing that you can't make anyone else happy will really help to take the pressure off and allow...2021-05-3010 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP63 Signs, Signs, SignsPlease join me as I share about the signs given to me by the universe that have led me to where I am today.As I prepared to make one of the biggest decisions of my life, I kept letting fear into my heart. Once I was able to let go of that fear, and trust in the Universe, I began to see signs that I was on the right track everywhere.Sometimes all the tools in your toolbox aren't quite enough... that's when you just need a little faith to see you through.2021-05-2314 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP62 Life HappensHello listeners! Today I'd like to share some recent and not-so-recent times that life just happened and rather than getting mad or upset, I allowed myself to be open to new possibilities and was rewarded with some pretty amazing things...When you let life guide you and flow with it - rather than against it - life will show you the correct path, if you are open and aware enough to see it.2021-05-1612 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP61 You Don't Have To Be "On" All The TimeToday I am sharing about my struggles as a recovering people-pleaser.As a people-pleaser, I felt like I had to always be "on" - always trying to present myself as perfectly put together - and that was extremely draining... worse, I wasn't really "me". I was what other people wanted me to be.There's nothing wrong with wanting to be positive and meeting life head-on - but if you are forcing it - it's time to tell someone how you really feel.When you are honest with yourself and realize that you don't...2021-05-0915 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP60 When In Doubt, Go Back to the BasicsSo what happens when you get so knocked out of your flow that you're in a different river?Join me today as I share some examples where the natural flow of your life can be disrupted and how to get back to a place of balance.For myself, I always want to jump right back in and get to where I was before - like 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. But I'm not a car, and neither are you. I've had much more success starting over and starting slowly - building back up to whatever level I...2021-05-0210 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP59 It's Ok to Say NOHello Listeners! With everything that's still going on in the world, do you find that some of the people in your life think you have more time than you really do? Do you in fact have less time than you did before?I've said it before: "You can't pour from an empty cup"...and in this podcast I take that a step further with "It's harder to fill your cup once it's completely empty".Join me today for some examples where I've found it harder and harder to keep my cup full, and when I...2021-04-2515 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP58 Me-RetreatToday I'd like to share something about how I've been feeling this past week. Spoiler: it hasn't been great. Despite being an Empowerment Coach, developing and using a variety of self-love and self-care tools, and wanting nothing more than to help YOU be your best-self, sometimes I don't feel like my best-self either...I'm getting better at noticing that though, taking a step back and examining my "tree" - which has branches for the Social, Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Mental, Pleasure, Sensory, and Support aspects of my life.So thinking about myself and where am I...2021-04-1827 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP57 Emotional Tug of WarJoin me today as I describe something I think we've all been through: an emotional tug of war. For me, I can be really happy where I am at the moment and then suddenly something will trigger inside of me and I'll get hit with a wave of sadness.Seems weird right? To be happy and at peace and then to suddenly feel sad or depressed? You might think, like I used to, that you can't feel that way. That you shouldn't feel that way. Does this sound familiar?If so, I'm here to remind...2021-04-1119 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP56 You Can't Control the WindOne of my favourite sayings related to control is "You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails".I used to have a strong desire to have control over everything in my life, which, as you may have guessed, isn't possible. I can't control the weather, or what someone thinks of me, or how someone might react or behave.It took a lot of time and self-improvement to realize that I always have control over my own thoughts and reactions. Once I did, things started to change for me and for those around...2021-04-0415 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP55 Feelings...it's Okay to Feel ThemJoin me today for a very honest and very real podcast where I share my thoughts and feelings about a very chaotic year.I can get overwhelmed with parenting, work, etc. so I'm here today to say it's ok to feel that way. It's ok to just feel. And I want to remind you that you can feel happy too! You're allowed to feel happy! You deserve it!Something I've learned though, is that part of feeling an emotion is to release that emotion. Trying to bottle it up or ignore it just makes it w...2021-03-2817 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP54 Is Your Grass Greener?Hello listeners! We've all heard the expression "the grass is always greener on the other side", which is really saying "other people always seem to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be".Too often we forget the second part of that saying - the part that says "although they may not be".Today I'll be sharing about the conversations my husband and I have had (on numerous occasions) about this very saying, and how we can fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others.2021-03-2112 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP53 Girl TalkBefore you join me today for some "girl talk" be warned that I may share a bit too much about my "mom bra". Specifically, I'm sharing a lot of my feelings about my "mom bra".Spoiler alert, I'm not too happy about it. More than that though, I talk about how we can put things off, being comfortably uncomfortable, and really limit our own happiness - for no good reason!When we are unhappy, we are standing in the way of our own power.So whatever your self-care or self-love practice, there's something...2021-03-1423 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP52 I Choose LoveToday I celebrate my one year anniversary of doing this podcast!I thought it would be a good time to share, as openly and honestly as possible, a time where I wasn't as graceful or loving - I let my frustrations and anger run the show. If I would have remembered "What Would Love Do?" that day may have turned out very differently for both myself and those around me.Whether you are a long-time listener or brand new, I thank you for tuning in and Happy International Women's Day!Sending you so...2021-03-0719 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP51 This is a Total KilljoyHi again! We've all done this. This thing that can sap our zest for life and love for ourselves.Today I'm sharing my thoughts on falling into this trap: comparing yourself to others.In today's always-online world full of social media platforms our thoughts can instantly shift to "comparison-mode" with ease. And when you compare yourself to others, you're not being fair to yourself.So what can you do? Well, it's not about beating yourself up when you think this way, but being aware so you can shift your thoughts out of "comparison-mode".2021-02-2814 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP50 You Only Have One Of TheseWelcome back, or if this is your first podcast me with, hello! Today I share my thoughts about body image and how to love yourself no matter where you are right now.I'm going to talk about some of my own personal struggles in this area in the hopes that I can inspire you to love your own body - because it is from this place of love that we can make real changes in our lives.(I got a little off track this podcast, but stick with it because I do go into details...2021-02-2123 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP49 No Fixing RequiredHello listeners, please join me today as I share an important lesson that many people, including myself, forget.You may be thinking as you pick up that next book, or tune in to the next podcast, or take that next course that "This, this is the thing that will fix me."But that's the thing - you don't need fixing. You're just as you need to be right now.It doesn't matter whether you are just starting your journey or have been walking the path of self-love and self-care for a long time...2021-02-1417 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP48 Familiarity Isn't Always A Good ThingFamiliarity with something isn't always a good thing.It can dull your senses and you can trick yourself into thinking that the way it is now is the way it always has to be.Join me today as I share about how comfortably uncomfortable my family and I had become. From the smaller inconveniences to larger issues that were dragging me down emotionally, physically, and spiritually.By adopting self-love and self-care practices I was able to listen to what was in my heart and realize that I could change - and once I...2021-02-0715 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP47 Yes, I'm Self-CenteredThe title for this episode says it all: Yes, I'm self-centered. But does that mean what you think it means? Join me today as I share what the term "self-centered" means to me, and what it could mean for you too.You can't pour from an empty cup, so take care of yourself first from a place of love, and the rest will flow.2021-01-3114 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP46 Always Doing, Never EnjoyingHello you lovely listener, you!We're friends, right? And friends share things, right? Well join me today as I share my thoughts and feelings about how even I don't always enjoy life.I can get focused on the endgame, what comes next, or my ever-present to-do list, so I forget my own advice sometimes. Maybe you do too sometimes?This podcast is a reminder to both you and me to take in those special moments and take some time for you. You'll be glad you did.2021-01-2413 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP45 What Happens When Your Dreams Come True?Today I'd like to share about what happened to me when my family and I were able to achieve our goal of moving to the West Coast.Whatever your goal, once you reach it, what next?Well, for me, I dropped a lot of the tools that I used to get me here! And so I slipped into old habits that do not serve me or the life I want to live here.The good news is that I can pick them back up again, start practicing those good habits, and reconnect with...2021-01-1712 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP44 Reset and RechargeHappy New Year! Welcome to my first podcast in 2021! This is a time for both reflection and a time to recharge.Join me today as I look back at the things I did in 2020 to bring me to the West Coast of Canada, and also share about the things I left by the wayside on my journey here. Now some of those things I want to bring back into my life because I know that I'm not taking care of myself as well as I could.What could be a more perfect time than the...2021-01-1115 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP43 Manifesting Your Greatest LifeHello dear listeners and welcome to 2021!Today I would like to talk to you about manifesting your greatest life and how I can help you do that by sharing more of the story behind how my family and I picked up and moved across Canada to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia (hint: vision boards are not part of it, but you do you!)Many happy thoughts and well wishes to you and yours in the coming new year!2021-01-0318 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP42 Dare To Live Your DreamToday is the last podcast of 2020, and I wanted to share something with you that has carried me to this moment, something that I tried to live by and repeat to myself over the years. Something I had, in all honesty, forgotten from time to time."Dare To Live Your Dream" - well, I dared, and I'm here now, where so much of what I wanted is now before me. All because I dared, and I shared with people that could support me.I want to be that person for you. To cheer you on...2020-12-2714 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP41 What To Do When People Drive You CrazyToday I'd like to share with you the single most important lesson I learned to break the habits and mental patterns I had formed early in life that had me squarely in the "people pleaser" role for a very long time.Once I learned this lesson, I gradually came into my own empowerment and really understood both who I was and what made me happy.But it's not just about setting boundaries between yourself and others - sometimes it's about setting those same boundaries for yourself.2020-12-2019 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP40 Taking Care Of YouWe're well into the Christmas season, and it's so very easy to get wrapped up (pun intended) in the hustle and bustle of gift giving, tree trimming, cookie baking, and all the other things that you do this time of year.But do you recall, the most wonderful person of all? YOU!I'd like to share today about how important it is to be checking in with yourself...about giving yourself the gift that is YOU. It can be hard to give to others if you haven't been keeping your own cup full or your...2020-12-1311 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP39 My Take On Self-Love2020-12-0617 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP38 It Hurts So MuchToday I wanted to share some advice about stress - advice that I should have taken myself - since I had gotten so stressed out over our move that the stress manifested in all kinds of different ways in my body.It is my hope that by sharing this story with you, that you take the time to understand and heal the stress in your life before your body forces you to, before you have to see a doctor or worse.Remember: You can't pour from an empty cup!And as promised, a...2020-11-2917 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP37 What I Do When I Feel OverwhelmedThis time of year, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. It's easy to get overwhelmed with to-dos and must-haves.Today I share about what I do when I'm feeling overwhelmed. It may sound crazy, but trust me when I say that it has helped me so many times in the past that I go back to it again and again when it all feels like just too much.So I hope it will help you too.2020-11-2211 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP36 I'm So LostWe've all experienced it at some point in our lives. Loss. An ending. And when that happens, sometimes we feel like we are lost. Without direction or purpose.Join me today as I share some stories about when I felt lost and what I did to help find my way back again.Remember: You're not really lost, you're just discovering what is meant to be.2020-11-1515 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP35 Baggage Can Weigh You DownJoin me to today as I share about different kinds of baggage, starting with the physical like old things you don't use anymore, then move to the emotional kind of baggage - stuff that can clutter up your mental space and that's not as obvious as the physical baggage lying around.No matter what the baggage, it lingers around until you get rid of it. Physical baggage can be thrown away or you can pay someone to take it, but the mental baggage? You have to release that yourself. Listen in as I share some s...2020-11-0816 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP34 Another Year Around the SunIt's my birthday today (yes today), but this podcast is for YOU. I love all of you and I would love it if you took some time today for yourself. If you need an excuse to do so, then let my birthday be that excuse for you!If you feel like sending me some birthday love, or have any questions, you can connect with me on Facebook or e-mail me directly: info at jodymyicak dot comAnd if you want some more love in your inbox, you can subscribe to our...2020-11-0116 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP33 I'm Not Worthy EnoughWe've all felt this way at some point in our lives. That we are not worthy of that promotion, that new car, that person's love, etc., etc., etc.Well, I'm here to let you know you ARE worthy enough - right now, as you are.Join me today as share about some moments of weakness where I too felt unworthy and also moments of clarity where I understood that by releasing these thoughts I could go after the things I wanted and actually attain them - no "worthiness" required!2020-10-2517 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP32 Making Everyone HappyThis week I'd like to share a bit about my own experiences in trying to make everyone happy. I'll be the first to admit that I would push my own happiness aside to make those around me happy, and the lesson I eventually learned was "if you try to make other people happy - if that's all you are focused on - you'll just wind up making yourself miserable".Giving and giving and giving more of yourself to others can give you a sense of happiness, but it's temporary. If you can do something for you...2020-10-1712 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP31 You Are Not AloneToday I'd like to lovingly remind all of you listeners out there that you don't have to do everything yourself.We live in a society with a lot of expectations on us as parents, partners, and individuals.But we're not meant to do everything by ourselves. For me, it's been a journey of self-love and self-discovery to learn to ask for help, and even to accept it when it's offered. I need support too. I need a cheerleader sometimes too. And that's ok!Asking for help can be the hardest thing you can...2020-10-1118 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP30 You're Stronger Than You ThinkToday I share some more lessons learned from our move to the Sunshine Coast of Canada. One of the biggest was discovering just how strong I really am. I wanted to call it quits so many times in those weeks leading up to our move, but I couldn't, so I had to dig deep to find the strength to push through it...When things get tough, try to focus on the good things in your life right now, or simply look at how far you've come already! This may be hard to do in the midst of...2020-10-0419 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP29 Change Can Be So StressfulIn this podcast, I open up and honestly talk about some of our personal "curve balls" we've experienced in the past month. I also go in to a lot of detail about our move to the West Coast of Canada - to highlight the middle part of my new favourite quote, "Change is hard is the beginning, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end".Fair warning, I get a bit emotional, but that's not something I want to hide from you or anyone - a great way to process our emotions is to share them!2020-09-2727 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP28 I'm too Serious SometimesToday I talk about something that I still struggle with - and that is sometimes I'm just too serious and I forget to have fun. Does this sound like you?If it does, don't beat yourself up about it, embrace that aspect of you, then allow yourself to let your hair down!Or maybe you think you are too stubborn, or too much of a pushover, or 2020-09-2022 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP27 Change Your Thoughts, Change Your LifeSo last time I talked about "doing the unthinkable" but I didn't just wake up one morning and decide to do that - I had to change my thoughts and my inner dialogue first. That helped to change my life so that I could "do the unthinkable" - because it wasn't "unthinkable" anymore!Join me today as I share how changing your thoughts can change your life - and if that sounds "unthinkable", keep listening as I guide you though some exercises that can help you change you thoughts right here and right now.2020-09-1314 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP26 Doing The UnthinkableHello dear listeners! Jody here and I apologize for missing last week and for the lateness of this week's podcast. Making one of the biggest life-changing decisions of our lives has taken more of our time and resources than we thought it would...Join me today as I share my thoughts on "doing the unthinkable" - or what may seem to others (and even yourself!) as such at the time.Doing the unthinkable may start out as just a dream but with a strong enough "why" you can make that dream a reality. If someone...2020-09-0713 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP25 Loving Your Way Through LifeToday I open up about how sometimes I forget to listen to my own advice - the tidbits and advice I love to share with all of you...In times like this, I have to remind myself to focus on love, because where there is love fear cannot exist. The path through life is not a straight line, so when you run across obstacles and challenges, remember to love your way through life!2020-08-2318 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP24 Feeling Like You Aren't EnoughHave you even felt like aren't enough? That who you are and what you are isn't measuring up to your "ideal" version of you? I have.Join me today as I talk about the whats, whys, and hows of my feelings of inadequacy, as well as some things you can do to move through these same feelings yourself.You have everything you need within you right now! You ARE enough!2020-08-1616 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP23 Moving Through the UncomfortableLast episode I talked about being comfortably uncomfortable and now I want to share about how we are moving through all the new uncomfortable bits that have come with the life changes that we've decided to make.There's no escaping it. Change is uncomfortable...but it's in how we respond to those challenges and struggles that define who we really are...So how do you stay focused on your goal when this new uncomfortable can at times feel even worse than the comfortably uncomfortable you're trying to move away from?2020-08-0920 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP22 Comfortably UncomfortableToday I talk about how I've been "comfortably uncomfortable" for a long time, and when I finally realized that I didn't have to live like that.It's so easy to remain stuck in this state of comfortably uncomfortable - you know something needs to change, but you also know that change will be uncomfortable. So you convince yourself that you're not that uncomfortable and continue to live less than your best life.Through my story I hope that you come to the same realization I did - that you can take charge, make the change...2020-08-0214 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP21 I'm a People-PleaserThat's right. I admit it. I've been a people-pleaser for a long, long time and today I share how I started to shift away from that version of me.If you're like me (or how I used to be), then being a people-pleaser means that you are trying to hide who you really are or you don't feel worthy of the things, experiences, and love that YOU deserve.But you do deserve to be happy, to be loved as YOURSELF, not someone else you created for others. Just you. Because you are amazing.2020-07-2614 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP20 Progress Over PerfectToday I'll share a few stories where I chose progress over being perfect and how that led to some incredible, amazing things.If you try for perfection or to get it right the first time, you won't move forward - you'll be stuck trying to achieve something that will not serve you. Focus instead on the progressyou are making, however small, in whatever you want to do, and you'll be able to look back and see how far you've come!2020-07-1917 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP19 On the Other Side of FearToday I share about my journey to Western Canada, from the fear-filled moments leading up to my taxi ride to the airport, through to the amazing feelings of freedom, excitement, and empowerment about the whole experience.You can never get away from fear - it's an important feeling that's designed to keep us safe - but what you do with that fear is what matters. Will you let it keep you small or will you push through that fear to the amazingness on the other side?2020-07-1215 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP18 Life's Detours & RoadblocksAs I share more about my family's collective journey to the West Coast of Canada, I realize that there are lessons here for everyone - whatever their destination...You know that you want to move from "here" to "there" but you don't always know what is going to pop up between those two points. Join me today as I share how roadblocks and detours along our way aren't meant to stop us from reaching our goals - and may, in fact, help us reach them in the end.2020-07-0524 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP17 Life's Little WinsHello everyone! Join me today as I talk about celebrating - not just the big things like birthdays, anniversaries, large professional achievements - but also all the little things that we can sometimes take for granted...When you look at the little things to celebrate, life seems to be more full of beauty and light and wonderment - so don't wait for "big" things to show up when you are surrounded by opportunities for little celebrations every day.2020-06-2813 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP16 The Struggle Is RealToday I peel back the curtain a bit and talk about how things have been more difficult lately, how I haven't felt connected to myself, and how that created fear within me - after all, my family and I are about to make a very big change in our lives...What I had been so sure of before, I began to doubt. What had been easy, became harder - and that made it harder to work towards those same goals that I was so excited for before...But don't worry listeners, I also share how...2020-06-2122 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP15 Love Isn't Just a Fairytale StoryToday, on my wedding anniversary I share my thoughts on love and how love isn't just some magical, wonderful feeling - it is that of course - and it's more than that too.And I'm not just talking about relationships with other people - but with yourself too! So please join me as I try to answer my own question: "What Is Love?"2020-06-1422 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP14 Be the Change You Wish to SeeHello listeners! Join me today as I reflect on the changes in our world and talk about how I felt both then and now. I'll be the first to admit that I let fear get the best of me for a time - I got caught up in the "how"s and forgot about my "why"s.The world today has really forced me to focus my gaze inwards...it has re-enforced and strengthened my beliefs in what is possible...I can be the change I wish to see - and so can you!2020-06-0715 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP13 Love Is Stronger Than FearSometimes fear can take over and manifest in our lives in so many different ways - even for me, an Empowerment Coach - fear can and will creep back into my life.Today I share how being mindful and sending myself loving thoughts has helped me through those times of fear. Those times of doubt.And I know I'll fall back down, let fear back in, but love is stronger than fear, and it always helps me back up again, so it will help you too.Much Love,Jody2020-05-3115 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP12 Feeling Good NowLast time I talked about how I was fighting with myself, and today I talk about how I changed my outlook and my routine to feel better about, well, everything. Join me today as I talk about how seeing and thinking about things differently is allowing me to live differently.I'm not trying to tell you how to live or think - everyone's situation is going to be unique - but if you're feeling down, there is always something you can do to feel better now. 2020-05-2418 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP11 Fighting With MyselfReal talk this week. I've been fighting myself or struggling internally since the world went topsy-turvy. I'll explain why in today's podcast, but I want you to know that whatever you are going through right now, it's ok to feel the way you are feeling.You are not alone, so please join me as I share some of my recent struggles and some of the things I am working on to find the way forward.2020-05-1720 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP10 The Next Right StepPreviously I talked about how the "Why" of something is more important than the "How"s of accomplishing that thing...and today I talk about how those "How"s piled up in our own lives and we're blocking our way forward.So what did we do to keep moving? We focused on the next right step. Sounds easy, but it was challenging for me. I'll share some of the times that I got lost along the way, and how I kept moving forward.2020-05-1017 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP09 Don't Get Lost in the HowOften when we set goals for ourselves or figure out what we really want, the next step most of us take is asking "How?" - like "how do I get there from here?" or "how do I start?"Today I'm going to share with you that the "How" isn't as important as the "Why" - we can get lost in all the "How"s of reaching our goals and we forget "Why" we wanted to achieve those goals in the first place...2020-05-0315 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP08 Prioritizing Your HappinessHello again! Are you letting the expectations and thoughts of others guide your decisions? I get it. You want to make others happy, or you want them to be proud or you, or worse - you're sacred what they'll think of you.I've been there. So I'm here to tell you that your happiness matters. Listen in as I share about my own experiences as a people-pleaser and how I learned to love myself just as much (or maybe a bit more) than others so I could prioritize my own happiness.2020-04-2616 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP07 Keep It SimpleThis episode I share some stories about becoming a mom, changing priorities, shifting environments and more that complicated not just my life, but the lives of my husband and two children.Through it all, we had to adopt the practice of "keeping it simple" - and that means more than just skipping the dishes one day as you'll soon hear...2020-04-1919 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP06 Introverted ExtravertAre you an introvert or an extravert? Well, listen in as I share how I discovered that I'm both - and maybe if you think about it, so are you.Whatever you may be, if you label it or not, if you stay true to yourself you'll keep your cup full and be able to keep being uniquely you.2020-04-1215 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP05 Yes & NoToday I talk about saying "Yes" to the things that light you up and saying "No" to the things that don't. Sounds easy right? Well, it wasn't for me - not at first - so be gentle with yourself too!2020-04-0520 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP04 Creating Confidence2020-03-2915 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP03 The One Thing That Has Saved My LifeOn today's podcast I want to share with you the one thing that has actually saved my life...it seems so simple looking back, but if I hadn't discovered this amazing self-love practice, I don't know where my life would be today.2020-03-2223 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP02 The Power Of NowIn today's podcast I share about how embracing who you are in this moment can change everything...no fixing required!Whatever you are going through now, look back and see how far you've come - that is the power of now!2020-03-1514 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeS1EP01 This Feels So Empowering...In my first solo podcast I share some of my own journey of self-love and empowerment. You don't have to become an entrepreneur to feel empowered. I'll give you a few things you can do - and when you do - I guarantee you'll find yourself saying "this feels SO empowering..."2020-03-0808 minLoving Me, Myself & LifeWelcome!2020-03-0804 min